Kirsten's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A nice hike up over a ridge along the southern city limits of Nanaimo. The Abyss is a large crevice in the ground that is a neat landmark, and if you continue along the trail you will see some nice views of the harbour to the left, and Nanaimo’s popular mountain biking and hiking areas to the right.
15 locals recommend
The Abyss Trail
A nice hike up over a ridge along the southern city limits of Nanaimo. The Abyss is a large crevice in the ground that is a neat landmark, and if you continue along the trail you will see some nice views of the harbour to the left, and Nanaimo’s popular mountain biking and hiking areas to the right.
A beautiful paved walking trail follows along Nanaimo’s harbour, with views of Gabriola and Protection Island. There are often events going on at this park, occasionally you will see some live music, food trucks, dancing..it’s a hub for locals!
80 locals recommend
Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadA beautiful paved walking trail follows along Nanaimo’s harbour, with views of Gabriola and Protection Island. There are often events going on at this park, occasionally you will see some live music, food trucks, dancing..it’s a hub for locals!
A short walk around the marsh offers some beautiful scenery, and you’re bound to see some birds! No dogs allowed.
17 locals recommend
Buttertubs Marsh Park
197 Bird Sanctuary DrA short walk around the marsh offers some beautiful scenery, and you’re bound to see some birds! No dogs allowed.
Hiking
A nice hike up over a ridge along the southern city limits of Nanaimo. The Abyss is a large crevice in the ground that is a neat landmark, and if you continue along the trail you will see some nice views of the harbour to the left, and Nanaimo’s popular mountain biking and hiking areas to the right.
15 locals recommend
The Abyss Trail
A nice hike up over a ridge along the southern city limits of Nanaimo. The Abyss is a large crevice in the ground that is a neat landmark, and if you continue along the trail you will see some nice views of the harbour to the left, and Nanaimo’s popular mountain biking and hiking areas to the right.
Mount Benson is a beast! For the avid hikers, this mountain journey takes approximately 3 hours up and down. Of course you’ll reap the benefits from the viewpoints along the way and the top (if it’s not cloudy!)
33 locals recommend
Mount Benson
Mount Benson is a beast! For the avid hikers, this mountain journey takes approximately 3 hours up and down. Of course you’ll reap the benefits from the viewpoints along the way and the top (if it’s not cloudy!)
A beautiful medium level hike down through the forest to some gorgeous ocean coastline. You’ll know you’re close when you hear the sea lions calling!
34 locals recommend
Cable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson RdA beautiful medium level hike down through the forest to some gorgeous ocean coastline. You’ll know you’re close when you hear the sea lions calling!
Just minutes from the suite, this park can be a short walk around the two connected dams, or you can branch off the trails and enjoy a longer hike through the woods - see if you can find the waterfall! You might have to ask a fellow hiker :)
34 locals recommend
Colliery Dam Park
635 Wakesiah AveJust minutes from the suite, this park can be a short walk around the two connected dams, or you can branch off the trails and enjoy a longer hike through the woods - see if you can find the waterfall! You might have to ask a fellow hiker :)
Food scene
Healthy, real food! This place makes awesome dishes. Very popular for the brunch scene, but have great offerings for any time of day. Not traditional dining style, you order at the counter then find a table.
86 locals recommend
Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial StreetHealthy, real food! This place makes awesome dishes. Very popular for the brunch scene, but have great offerings for any time of day. Not traditional dining style, you order at the counter then find a table.
Delicious up-scale Greek food! A great option for a nice meal out. Reservations recommended.
84 locals recommend
Asteras
347 Wesley StDelicious up-scale Greek food! A great option for a nice meal out. Reservations recommended.
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1901 Highland BoulevardA great option for a quick meal while you’re out! Create your own Asian inspired bowls.
Eve Olive
5281 Rutherford RdA nice vegan restaurant! Intimate setting and great food